Real Estate Development Paralegal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Exus Renewables North America

About Exus Renewables North America

Exus Renewables North America is a leading independent developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions across the United States. With offices in Pittsburgh, New York, and Albuquerque, and over 100 employees in the US, Exus NA focuses on developing, repowering, and managing renewable energy assets, contributing to the nation's decarbonization efforts and driving sustainable growth in the U.S. renewable energy sector.

The Real Estate Development Paralegal will support the legal aspects of our real estate development for renewable energy projects. You will assist with tasks ranging from land acquisition and due diligence to drafting various legal documents, principally leases, easements and options. You will be a key part of ensuring our projects move forward smoothly and compliantly.

Please note: this is an fully onsite role with reasonable flexibility in our Downtown Pittsburgh office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct real estate due diligence for potential development sites, including title review, zoning analysis, and easement research.
• Draft and review real estate transaction documents, such as purchase agreements, leases, easements, and construction agreements.
• Review and draft legal contracts, and review and analyze title policies, surveys, etc.
• Administer landowner and real estate matters for operational and development stage projects, while acting as main point of contact for landowners under contract.
• Partner with accounting team to ensure timely payments are made for leases and taxes.
• Establish relationships with local title companies to deliver preliminary title searches on properties ready to sign full leases.
• Assist with negotiations with landowners, utility companies, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex real estate issues.
• Manage closing documents and prepare for project closings.
• Research and stay up to date on renewable energy regulations and legal developments impacting real estate transactions.
• Maintain detailed records and organize project files.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field, with training in contracts/legal, compliance or project management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in real estate law, preferably with a focus on real estate and/or land development and preferably with law firm experience.
• Paralegal certification strongly preferred.
• Renewable energy background a plus but not required.
• Be able to work independently along with collaboratively across different departments and teams.
• Strong understanding of real estate transaction documents and procedures.

Benefits:

Exus provides many great perks beyond its standard benefit package including:

• Free Parking as available
• In-office beverages & snacks and frequent lunches
• Newly designed office space
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year

Exus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.